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Monmouth County warns of invasive mosquito species

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The Asian tiger mosquito, showed here feeding, can carry blood-borne infections. The aggressive mosquito entered Monmouth County around 1995 and its population has been expanding ever since.
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The Mosquito Commission says the insect was first discovered in Monmouth County in 1995 and has since spread throughout increased in numbers. It is extremely aggressive and can potentially transmit several diseases including West Nile Virus and Dog Heartworm.

“The larvae of the Asian tiger mosquito can be found living in water collected in containers of almost any size,” DiMaso said. “A container, as small as a soda bottle top, may be home to hundreds of mosquito larvae.”

Commonly found containers include old tires, buckets, children’s toys, flower pot saucers, tarps and bird baths. Less known containers include holes in portable basketball hoop bases, flexible downspout extensions, and boats. Any container that can hold water for more than seven days can provide a home for mosquito larvae.

For more information about the Asian tiger mosquito and mosquito control, contact the Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Commission at 732-542-3630 or visit its webpage.